Lamborghini road trip parks up to thank Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Owners of some of the country's most extreme super sports cars gathered at Perth Airport to make a donation to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance.
The Lamborghini Edinburgh Scottish Tour opened its four-day event in Scotland with a visit to the SCAA's Perth Airport headquarters to learn of the work of our life-saving service, funded entirely by public donation.
Event co-organiser Mark Ryan of Driving Scotland said this year's road trip would take around 25 Lamborghinis around some of the most scenic routes in the country. Mark stressed that Lamborghini Edinburgh was keen to "give something back" to one of the charities which played such a key role in helping injured motorists.
"These drivers are taking some of the world's most recognisable machines through some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery," he said. "The experience of being in a large convoy of beautiful cars on amazing roads is what makes the annual Lamborghini road trip so special."
Presenting the donation to SCAA, Lamborghini Edinburgh's General Manager Andy Canning said the work done by the charity's two helicopter air ambulances had helped hundreds of motorists during the eight years since the service launched.
"SCAA has proved a lifesaver for many motorists injured in accidents on Scotland's roads and - as motoring enthusiasts - we wanted to play our part in sustaining the service," he said.
"SCAA is an amazing charity and it's important to support them in order that they are there to support us."
SCAA's Director of Fundraising and Communications Nick Harvey said it was a real thrill to have a convoy of Lamborghinis arrive with a donation for the charity.
"We welcome many supporters to our base here at Perth," he said, "but rarely ones with such style.
"We're hugely grateful to Lamborghini Edinburgh for their generous donation. It's through support such as this that SCAA is able to help those most seriously ill and injured wherever the need arises in Scotland.
"We wish the road trip drivers many safe and happy miles ahead as they enjoy Scotland's spectacular roads and scenery."
The Lamborghini drivers are basing themselves at Fonab Castle at Pitlochry and driving out each day on routes which include Highland Perthshire, Royal Deeside and Glencoe with visits to stately homes such as Broomhall House.
Motoring enthusiasts will be able to spot several of Lamborghini's flagship model - the Aventador - in the convoy.